Question

When solving negative one over eight (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Answer 1

-1/8(x + 35)= -7
Use distributive property(Multiply -1/8 by x and 35)
-1/8x - 35/8= -7
Add 35/8 to both sides.
-1/8x= -21/8
Divide -1/8 on both sides so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable x.
Final Answer: 1/21

Answer 2

Answer and explanation:

Given : When solving negative one over eight (x + 35) = −7

To find : What is the correct sequence of operations?

Solution :

The expression is
`-(1)/(8)(x+35)=-7`

Step 1 - Multiply -8 both side,

`-(-8)/(8)(x+35)=-7* (-8)`

`x+35=56`

Step 2 - Subtracting 35 both side,

`x+35-35=56-35`

`x=21`

Therefore, The value of x is 21.